As part of the project “Waste to Resources IP”, a series of posters has been created that explains in a simple way why food is thrown away and what everyone can do to prevent food waste and consume food in a circular way, also taking environmental impact into account. The materials are designed as a practical tool for educational institutions, municipalities, organizations, catering companies, and households.
What the posters contain
The posters examine actions and habits that most often lead to food waste – from meal planning and shopping to food storage and understanding expiration dates. They help to understand:
how food waste is generated at each stage of the supply chain,
how to properly store food at home,
what food expiration dates are and what they actually mean,
how to act both in households and in public catering to prevent food waste.
The posters include visual materials with short conclusions and practical examples. Almost every poster features a QR code that allows access to more detailed explanations and research data, making it possible to use the material both as a brief informational poster and as a resource for deeper understanding.
Who the materials are useful for
The posters are intended for a wide audience – teachers, municipalities, public catering companies, NGOs, and anyone who wants to reduce the amount of food waste in their home or business. They can be used in lessons, events, workplaces, or at home as a daily reminder.
Habits everyone can introduce into everyday life:
plan meals and shopping to avoid excess food,
divide food into portions or use leftovers in a timely manner,
store products at the correct temperature and in a well-organized way,
understand the difference between “use by” and “best before” labels,
when eating out, choose smaller portions or take unfinished food with you.
Why these materials are particularly relevant
The amount of food waste in Latvia remains high, and households are one of the main sources. Food waste means not only unnecessary financial expenses but also a significant environmental impact. The European Union has set a goal to significantly reduce food waste at all stages of consumption by 2030, and education is one of the most effective tools to achieve this.
These posters clearly show where food losses occur and how they can be reduced with simple steps. They are easy to use, visually clear, and designed to encourage practical changes in everyday life.
The posters in Latvian are available below:
Kas ir pārtikas atkritumi katrā piegādes ķēdes posmā?
Kā pārtikas atkritumi iederas aprites ekonomikā?
Cik daudz pārtikas izmetam katrā ķēdes posmā Latvijā?
Cik daudz pārtikas izmetam atkritumos sabiedriskajā ēdināšanā Latvijā?
Kādus pārtikas produktus Latvijas mājsaimniecībās izmetam visbiežāk?
Kā pārtiku izšķērdējam pasaulē kopumā?
Ko darīt savā mājsaimniecībā, lai pārtiku nevajadzētu izmest atkritumos?
Kā pareizi ledusskapī uzglabāt pārtiku?
Kā atšķirt pārtikas derīguma termiņa norādes?
Cik nozīmīgs pārtikas patēriņš ir klimatu saudzējošā dzīvesveidā?
Kādas ir pieejas pārtikas resursa vērtības saglabāšanai?
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